It’s time to expand learning opportunities in Oklahoma.
February 22, 2023
“By introducing one of the strongest pieces of education freedom legislation in the nation, the Oklahoma House of Representatives is sending a clear signal that they trust families. This transformational legislation will not only empower families, but it will help students by removing barriers to learning. It’s an opportunity to modernize learning, allowing parents the power to choose and customize the education that’s best for their children. “We applaud House Speaker Charles McCall for his steadfast leadership and the House for their commitment to ensuring every Oklahoma student has access to the learning opportunities that are best for them. We…
The Wrong Education System for the Right Brain
November 4, 2022
Nobody thought Edward Hughes was a successful student. He was used to getting C’s and B’s in school, and his test scores were not exactly stellar. When he turned sixteen and took his high school preliminary standardized test, he scored below average. Imagine everyone’s surprise when Edward announced in his junior year that he wanted to go to Cambridge, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. To qualify, Edward would need to get one of the highest scores on his final exams… Not likely. You see, the teachers at Edward’s school did not have a “growth mindset.” If they did,…
In a Micro School in Washington, a Teacher Works at the Pace of His Students
April 22, 2020
Mike Meadows remembers a student he taught English at Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, just about 10 miles outside of Washington, DC. The student was quiet and rarely talked. Meadows worried he wasn’t getting through to her. In a classroom of 30 students, it was easy for her to get lost in the fray. Meadows class, British Literature, had been working through a unit on Shakespeare, focusing on a less popular play, The Taming of the Shrew. One day he took her aside and talked to her. He remembers it distinctly. He asked her directly about her impression…
